Hawaiian Cheesecake Salad (Printable)

Creamy cheesecake mixture folded with tropical fruits for a refreshing chilled dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheesecake Mixture

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Fruits

05 - 1 ½ cups pineapple chunks, drained
06 - 1 ½ cups strawberries, hulled and quartered
07 - 1 cup mandarin orange segments, drained
08 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
09 - 1 medium banana, sliced
10 - 1 cup miniature marshmallows (optional)

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tbsp shredded coconut, toasted
12 - Fresh mint leaves

# How To Make It:

01 - Beat softened cream cheese in large mixing bowl until completely smooth and free of lumps.
02 - Pour in heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until mixture becomes fluffy and thoroughly combined.
03 - Gently fold pineapple, strawberries, mandarin oranges, grapes, and banana into cheesecake mixture using spatula.
04 - Fold in miniature marshmallows if using, distributing evenly throughout salad for added sweetness.
05 - Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and mixture to set properly.
06 - Sprinkle toasted coconut and fresh mint leaves over top just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but feels lighter than a slice of actual cheesecake
  • The marshmallows add this nostalgic texture that somehow makes everything better
  • Ready in 15 minutes and looks impressive on any dessert table
02 -
  • Bananas oxidize faster than you think fold them in literally right before serving
  • Do not skip the chilling step the fruit needs time to release their juices into the cream
  • Drain the canned fruits really well or you will end up with soup instead of salad
03 -
  • Use an electric hand mixer instead of a whisk your arm will thank you later
  • Taste the cream mixture before adding the fruit some people prefer it less sweet

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